Expand coverage of compulsory education for children with disabilities

China plans to expand the coverage of compulsory education for disabled children and teenagers.

By 2020, the enrollment rate of compulsory education for children with disabilities will be raised to 95 percent, according to a circular on improving special education from 2017 to 2020, co-issued by the Ministry of Education and six other departments.

Also by 2020, more special schools for children with disabilities beyond compulsory education will be built, and at least one special education school should be set up in regions with a population of more than 300,000 and a considerable number of children with disabilities, the circular stated.

China will strictly prohibit irregular schooling for students during their summer vacation.

Primary and middle schools are not allowed to organize students for lessons during summer vacation, particularly lessons that charge fees, according to a circular released by the Ministry of Education.

Schools that are found violating such rules will be punished by local education authorities.

Parents should be prudent in signing up children for courses outside of school, and guide them to spend their vacation in a reasonable way.